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<vins>
	<title>Domaine des Crès Ricards, Oenothera rosé 2006</title>
	<description>Oenothera rosé 2006 (Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc), a blend of Grenache and Syrah</description>
	<vin nom="Oenothera">
		<descriptif>
			<appellation>Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc</appellation>
			<type>Rose Wine</type>
			<millesime>2006 vintage</millesime>
		</descriptif>
		<technique>
			<terroir>Limestone and clay pebbly terraces</terroir>
			<selection>From individual parcels</selection>
			<cepages>
				<cepage>
					<nom>Grenache</nom>
					<age>42 year old vines producing 38 hl/ha</age>
					<pourcentage>60%</pourcentage>
				</cepage>
				<cepage>
					<nom>Syrah</nom>
					<age>29 year old vines producing 35 hl/ha</age>
					<pourcentage>40%</pourcentage>
				</cepage>
			</cepages>
			<vinifications>
				<vinification>A saignée rosé; the juice is run off following pre-fermentation maceration</vinification>
				<vinification>Alcoholic fermentation in vats (Grenache) and new oak casks (syrah)</vinification>
			</vinifications>
			<titre>13,5% vol.</titre>
			<elevage>Matured for 4 months in vats (Grenache) and new oak casks (syrah)</elevage>
		</technique>
		<degustations>
			<degustation>This rosé has a deep violet colour with a nose dominated by unusual aromas of toasted bread, pomegranate and redcurrants.</degustation>
			<degustation>It is also fruity on the palate (cherries), lively, substantial and easy-drinking.</degustation>
		</degustations>
		<conseils>
			<conseil>Serve at 12°C. Perfect with grilled lamb with thyme and rosemary. Served at 12-14°C, this gourmet rosé will be the perfect accompaniment to a steak grilled over a wood fire.</conseil>
		</conseils>
		<commercial>
			<mise>11th July 2007</mise>
			<quantite>2.952 bottles</quantite>
			<statut>Available</statut>
		</commercial>
		<divers>
			<historique>
				<annee>2004</annee>
				<source>oenr2004_en.xml</source>
			</historique>
			<historique>
				<annee>2005</annee>
				<source>oenr2005_en.xml</source>
			</historique>
			<historique>
				<annee>2007</annee>
				<source>oenr2007_en.xml</source>
			</historique>
			<ressource>
				<photo>cres_ricards_oenothera_rose.jpg</photo>
				<traduction>oenr2006_fr.xml</traduction>
				<label_trad>Français</label_trad>
			</ressource>
			<buy>
				<ebay>To order this vintage in our eBay wine store!</ebay>
				<info>Want more information before ordering?</info>
				<export>If you live outside France, please contact us before bidding to discuss delivery charges and taxes</export>
			</buy>
		</divers>
	</vin>
</vins>
